Two dogs, a cat and a monkey are combining their efforts to cajole a parrot out of its cage. Etching by J. E. Ridinger.

  • Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767.
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Two dogs, a cat and a monkey are combining their efforts to cajole a parrot out of its cage. Etching by J. E. Ridinger. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The scene is set in a domestic environment, in a boudoir, with the cat sitting on the cage and opening its door

Illustration of a fable about the dangers of flattery

Publication/Creation

[Augsburg] : J. E. Ridinger

Physical description

1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 29.3 x 23.2 cm

Lettering

Fabul XII. Tückische Schmeicheley wird endlich entdeckt und zu schanden. J. El. Ridinger inv. fec. et excud. Lettering continues repeating the German title in French and Latin Bears number (in pencil) bottom left : T 776

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Wellcome Collection 39418i

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